Psychology Observational Learning and Prenatal Development Quiz

10 Questions

What are some potential effects of maternal malnutrition during pregnancy?

Higher chance of miscarriages

When does pregnancy after the age of 35 become considered a geriatric pregnancy?

After the age of 35

What are some potential effects of prolonged stress on a pregnant mother?

Increased risk of developmental issues

Which disease listed can cause blindness, deafness, heart problems, brain damage, and death in babies?

Rubella

What are some potential effects of lead exposure during pregnancy?

Increased risk of heart defects

Which term is used to describe a pregnancy in a woman in her 40s?

Geriatric pregnancy

What distinguishes postpartum depression from postpartum blues?

'Longer-lasting feelings of sadness'

How can maternal malnutrition impact premature birth?

Higher chances of stillbirth

'Syphilis causes in babies' include all EXCEPT:

'Enhanced immunity'

'Postpartum blues' typically last for how long?

'A few weeks'

Study Notes

Development occurs in three broad domains: Physical, Cognitive, and Psychosocial, where changes in one domain can impact the others due to their interaction.
Factors influencing development include Biological (genetic conditions), Environmental (surroundings), and Sociocultural (social and cultural influences) contexts.
The debate of Nature vs. Nurture in development highlights the interplay between genetics and environment, with both playing significant roles.
Maturation involves the natural unfolding of the genetic program, while Learning is about forming associations and being influenced by the environment.
Development during the prenatal stage involves rapid changes in 8 months, while development in the 30s-40s is still ongoing but less noticeable with age.
Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change connections or functions, with different parts compensating for damage.
The text discusses different psychological perspectives, including Freud's Psychoanalytic POV and Watson's behaviorism, emphasizing early childhood influences and observable behavior.
Various prenatal stages are outlined, including the Germinal Period, Embryonic Period (with organogenesis and risks like Neural Tube defects), and Fetal Period.
Gene-Environmental correlations can be passive (genes and environment align), evocative (environment influences gene reactions), and active (individuals pursue certain environments).
Other topics covered include heritability, selective breeding, reinforcement and punishment in behavior, teratogen diseases like Rubella, Syphilis, Diabetes, and HIV, as well as maternal factors like stress and nutrition affecting development.